Diawa Reel Problems

[Mike P]

Originally Posted by JohnnyD

I've found that using the auto bail flipping, as opposed to manually flipping the bail is asking for trouble. I consistently get loose wraps and wind knots when not flipping the bail manually.

Yup--you are so much better off flipping that bail over by hand, especially when using braid. I don't think I've ever closed the bail on my Emblem Pros by turning the handle.

[justplugit]

Before opening the bail by hand, pull down a few inches of line over the bail
to avoid a loop on the spool which can put a braid cut in the line when you cast.

Sometimes the reverse happens getting a loop and braid cut before closing the bail
causing a break off at the roller as you set the hook.